Comparison

Sartorius Pipetting vs Crystal SmartConnect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sartorius Pipetting

This app guides users through sample preparation and manages compatible pipettes. It offers step-by-step instructions for various liquid handling tasks, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility. Users can also update their pipettes with the latest features and access logs of completed workflows.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step workflow guidance
  • Pipette management
  • Firmware updates for Picus® 2 pipettes
  • Predefined workflow database
  • Logfile of completed workflows
  • Liquid handling accuracy
Features
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Sartorius pipetting app is your companion for sample preparation workflows, as well as managing Sartorius pipettes. A must have for all Picus® 2 pipette users as it even allows you to update your pipettes with the latest features. The pipetting app is an intuitive and user-friendly application designed to provide step-by-step guidance for various workflows. Whether you are a seasoned scientist or a novice in the field, this app offers a comprehensive and easy-to-use platform for ensuring the accuracy and reproducibility of your liquid handling tasks. The app features an ever-growing database of predefined workflows. Each workflow is carefully crafted to provide detailed instructions on the appropriate techniques, tools, and materials required for each step. In addition to its step-by-step guidance, the app also provides a complete logfile of completed workflows.

About

Crystal SmartConnect

Features
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iOS JM Shaker application for North America & Europe

Screenshots

Sartorius Pipetting4 screens
Crystal SmartConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sartorius Pipetting at every 6 weeks against Crystal SmartConnect's every 5 months. Crystal SmartConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sartorius Pipetting ships an update every 6 weeks, Crystal SmartConnect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sartorius Pipetting versus Crystal SmartConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSartorius PipettingCrystal SmartConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB27 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSartorius AGCrystal Technology & Industries, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Sartorius Pipetting

No in-app purchases

None

Crystal SmartConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sartorius Pipetting free?
Sartorius Pipetting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crystal SmartConnect free?
Crystal SmartConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sartorius Pipetting or Crystal SmartConnect have ads?
Neither Sartorius Pipetting nor Crystal SmartConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sartorius Pipetting or Crystal SmartConnect?
Sartorius Pipetting ships an update every 6 weeks, and Crystal SmartConnect every 5 months. Most recently, Sartorius Pipetting was updated on November 7, 2026 and Crystal SmartConnect on November 3, 2026.

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